Russell Street bombers charged over historical rape allegations

24/05/2019|2min

A possible new motive has emerged for the 1986 Russell Street Bombing in Melbourne after two men connected to the attack were charged over historical rape allegations.
The Melbourne Magistrates Court has heard a 19-year-old woman was reporting the alleged assault when the police headquarters was blown up on March 27.
Police have charged the men with 38 counts of abduction and aggravated rape relating to two separate incidents, including one the night before the bombing.
Convicted attacker Peter Komiazyk appeared in court on Thursday after being linked to the rapes by DNA, alongside two others connected to the explosion.
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